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Donna Boyles

Donna Lou Boyles, 75, Dexter, a beloved wife, nurturing mother, adoring grandmother, wonderful friend, and beautiful spirited woman, passed away Sep. 2, 2010, after a courageous 16-year battle with cancer.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Dexter Christian Church in Dexter, Kan. Interment will follow at the Dexter Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her first-born son, Bradley. Friends may call at Miles Funeral Service from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent in memory of Donna L. Boyles to the Susan G. Komen Foundation via their website. Contributions may also be made through Miles Funeral Service.

WVF is moving Landrush event to Saturday

Due to the potential for wet conditions Thursday morning, the Walnut Valley Festival has rescheduled the date for its popular Landrush event.

The rush for camping spaces at the Winfield Fairgrounds will now be held Saturday, beginning at 7 a.m., festival officials said.

Check www.wvfest.com for further information when available.

Hurricane Hermine saves some rain for Kan.

Like clockwork September brings with it the Walnut Valley Festival and, the threat of heavy rains to soak campers.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch that is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. That�s when the remnants of Hurricane Hermine are expected to hit south central Kansas and parts of Oklahoma.

Forecasts put the chance of rain in Cowley County Wednesday night at 100 percent.

Police make more drug busts early Saturday

Two more people were arrested as part of the latest in a recent string of drug-related searches in Winfield.

Police were at a home at 212 E. Fifth, lot 6, Saturday as part of a drug investigation. Lt. Det. Frank Owens said a substance thought to be cocaine and some paraphernalia were found.

The search took place just after midnight.

Winfield Police Reports for September 4 - 6, 2010

Winfield Police Reports for September 4� 6, 2010

SEPTEMBER 4

Officers responded to an alarm in the 400 block of Manning.

Cowley County Sheriff's Office Reports for September 1 - 2, 2010

Cowley County Sheriff's Office Reports for September 1 � 2, 2010

SEPTEMBER 1

Deputies:

Marvin Hancock

Marvin Joseph Hancock, Ph.D., passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at his home in Grover Beach, Calif.

Graveside memorial services and military honors will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the South Prairie Cemetery in Cambridge, Kan. Miles Funeral Service is in charge of the local arrangements.

A memorial has been established in Marvin�s name for Hospice Partners of the Central Coast, 277 South St., Ste. R, San Luis Obispo, California, 93401.

Captain Tony's closed; Gambino's taking spot

Captain Tony�s Pizza and Pasta Emporium in Winfield has closed and a Gambino�s Pizza will open in that building, possibly by the end of this month.

John Butters - who with his wife, Debra, ran the eatery for nearly six years - said the restaurant closed Aug. 29 and the sale was finalized Sept. 1. The Butters sold the business and equipment, but remain owners of the building at 1400 Main, which houses four other tenants.

�We got a good, fair offer and we took it,� John Butters said. �I guess we got the call maybe in July, from someone interested in putting a Gambino�s here, and from there it really took off.�

Kimberly "Lynn" Daniels

Kimberly Jerrilynn "Lynn" Daniels, 47, Winfield, passed away early Monday morning, September 6, 2010, in Wichita.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Winfield. Interment will follow at the Newkirk Cemetery in Newkirk, Okla. Miles Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call at Miles Funeral Service from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

A memorial has been established in Lynn�s name for Harry Hynes Hospice. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

Dist. Court Judge J. Michael Smith has died

Cowley County Chief Judge J. Michael Smith died on Monday, local officials have confirmed.

Ark City's Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Smith had recently announced his retirement from the the district court.

Cowley County Attorney Christopher Smith said his office was saddened by the passing of Judge Smith.

Winfield Police Reports for September 2 - 3, 2010

Winfield Police Reports for September 2 � 3, 2010

SEPTEMBER 2

Officers responded to an alarm in the 800 block of Main.

2 arrested in drug bust at Winfield apartment

Coke, pot - and evidence of prescription pill sales - were found during a drug bust at a home in Winfield Friday afternoon, local police said.

At 1 p.m., officers executed a search warrant at apartment 1 at 1508 Mansfield St. It�s the latest in a number of drug-related searches police have conducted in recent weeks.

In addition to the cocaine and pot reportedly found, police also uncovered some paraphernalia and evidence that pills were being sold illegally.

Six year old boy found after leaving his house

Winfield police helped track down a six-year-old boy who left his home early Friday morning.

Chief Danny Parker said the boy was found about a block-and-a-half away from his home in the 800 block of E. 11th. The boy reportedly had a fight with his parents and left the home around 4 a.m.

He was found around 7 a.m. behind a truck along with two stray dogs. The Cowley County Trackers and the Winfield K-9 unit were called into help look for the child.

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Train and semi collide near Winfield Fri. morn

A Peterbilt semi truck was struck by a train near Winfield Friday. No one was injured in the accident.

At 8:43 a.m., authorities received reports of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train striking the semi near 82nd Road west of U.S. Highway 77. The semi was hauling beams and supports for the electrical substation being built to support the new oil pipeline.

The train made contact only with the semi's trailer and not the main cab of the vehicle.

Arkansas City Police Report for September 1, 2010

Arkansas City Police Report forSeptember 1, 2010

Robert Coleman, Wichita, was arrested for driving with a revoked license in the 800 block of S First.

Ark City female was the victim of disorderly conduct and domestic violence in the 100 block of E Monroe. Dale Lawrence, Ark City, was arrested in connection.

Arkansas City Police Report for August 31, 2010

Arkansas City Police Report for August 31, 2010

An Ark City male was the victim of battery and domestic violence in the 1000 block of S Summit.

An Ark City woman was the theft from her vehicle in the 200 block of N Sixth.

Cowley County Sheriff's Office Reports for August 27 - 31, 2010

Cowley County Sheriff's Office Reports for August 27 � 31, 2010

AUGUST 27

Deputies:

Winfield Police Reports for August 30 - 31, 2010

Winfield Police Reports for August 30 - 31, 2010

AUGUST 30

John R Brinkley, Winfield, was the victim of criminal damage to property in the 1500 block of Main.

Feds: Mexican citizen stole Marine ID for job

A Mexican citizen has been charged federally for using false identification documents to land a job at Ark City�s Creekstone Farms meatpacking facility, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's office in Wichita.

Inocente Monroy Alcantara, 26, is said to have been using the name and Social Security number of a U.S. Marine. The serviceman recently returned from deployment overseas and filed a complaint with Ark City police in regard to his ID being used.

Investigators with the Social Security Administration and Office of Inspector General investigated and allege that Alcantara presented the company with a falsified Indiana driver�s license and Social Security number bearing the Marine�s name.

Felon's wife nabbed after new search of home

Three people were arrested over the weekend after Winfield police searched a local home for drugs.

On Friday, several area agencies searched a home at 914 E. Sixth. Authorities found what is believed to be meth in the home along with items associated with illegal drug sales.

The home was searched after police received tips about suspicious activity at the residence.

Fire destroys barn and bales inside it Tuesday

A fire early Tuesday consumed a large barn in rural Cowley County that was packed tight with alfalfa and Bermuda grass bales.

Around 6 a.m., fire departments from Ark City and Winfield headed to a home near the intersection of 222nd Rd. and 101st Rd. for a report of a barn fire. The fire burned hot and fast and firefighters opted to monitor it as it burned and protect another nearby storage barn.

The burning structure and bales inside it belonged to local farmer Lloyd Birdzell and his niece, Emilie Magnus.

County attorney to consider charges in fatality

The Cowley County Attorney�s office will review reports from a fatality accident in March to determine if charges are necessary.

County attorney Chris Smith says his office has recently received reports from the Kansas Highway Patrol in regard to an accident in March that killed Maxwell Martin, 21, of rural Cowley County.

Maxwell was a passenger in a car driven by Leah Logan, 22, of Caldwell. Logan is said to have failed to yield while crossing U.S. 77 Highway at the intersection of 222nd Rd. Her vehicle was broadsided by a semi-truck.

Winona Robinson

Winona Emely (Downing) Robinson, 86, Arkansas City, died Sunday, August 29, 2010, at her home after a long and courageous battle against congestive heart failure. Her husband and daughter were at her side.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery Chapel. Private interment services will follow in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

Memorials have been established with Hospice Care of Kansas or the Shriner�s Children�s Hospital. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

SoCal quilter to present in Winfield this month

Patricia Knoechel - a quilter from Southern California - will be the featured speaker at September meetings of the Walnut Valley Quilter�s Guild.

The meetings are set for 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Evangelical Free Church, 3725 E. Ninth, Winfield. Members and guests are welcome at both meetings.

Knoechel will present a trunk show and give demonstrations. She will also show a number of quilts she has made over the past 20 years and demonstrate time-saving techniques.

Arkansas City Police Reports for August 25 - 29, 2010

Arkansas City Police Reports for August 25 � 29, 2010

AUGUST 25

An Ark City female was the victim of theft and an Ark City business was the victim of forgery.

Suspect in Ark City chase arrested in Kay Co.

Authorities in Kay County, Okla. are trying have arrested a man suspected of fleeing the scene following a pursuit that began in Ark City Saturday.

Around 10:30 p.m., an Ark City officer attempted to pull over a vehicle that ran a stop sign near the downtown area. The vehicle would not stop for police and a pursuit began.

Officers chose to discontinue the chase given the risk to drivers in the downtown area. Sgt. John Merz slowed his patrol car but kept the suspect in sight as the vehicle left town.

Cowley County Sheriff's Office Reports for August 25 - 26, 2010

Cowley County Sheriff's Office Reports for August 25 - 26, 2010

AUGUST 25

Deputies:

Winfield Police Reports for August 25 - 29, 2010

Winfield Police Reports for August 25 � 29, 2009

AUGUST 25

Valarie A Chambers, Winfield, was the victim of theft in the 1100 block of W 14th.

No Friday Live Blog for this week; sorry all :(

It's been a slow news week and I have a couple events to get ready for this weekend. So we won't have a blog this week.

Don't fret. Keith and I will return next Friday!

SC football facility done enough for scrimmage

Spectators at Friday�s Winfield High School Blue and White Scrimmage might arrive at Richard L. Jantz Stadium and find a surprise waiting.

The stadium is still under - in some places way under - construction.

�How people see it now might be a lot different than how it looks in a month,� says Southwestern College athletic director Dave Denly. �But that�s OK, it�s ready to use.�